Details: Theme is “It’s Our Season”; speaker is the Rev. William Thompson, accompanied by his choir and congregation of St. Peters Missionary Baptist Church of Grover; including a special tribute in honor and in memory of the senior citizens of the church

BIBLE STUDY

What: Precept Upon Precept Bible Study Class

When: 9-11 a.m. Wednesday mornings

Where: Mount Zion Baptist Church , 400 Mount Zion Church Road, Casar

Details: Ongoing study through March 6 is “Matthew Part 1: The King and the Kingdom of Heaven” from the Kay Arthur Precepts Bible Studies; from March 13 – May 15, study is “Matthew Part 2: The Christ, The Son of the Living God”; contact Kasie Hope for questions or to start a course in your home, church or workplace.

Details: Featuring the Lambert family from Whitmire, S.C., and Handful of Purpose from Casar; everyone welcome

Information: Ellen Mull at 704-538-7680

What: Gospel singing

When: 7 p.m. Feb. 23

Where: New Buffalo Baptist Church, Lavender Road, Grover

Details: Featuring “Southland”

What: Fourth Sunday singing

When: 2 p.m. Feb. 24

Where: Harris Baptist Church, Harris

Details: Everyone welcome; featuring the Hopper family from Rutherfordton

Information: 704-245-7486

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What: Birthday celebration for Sister Garnell Strickland, co-founder of the Powerful Spirit-Filled Songbirds of Shelby with her husband, Bennie

When: 3:30 p.m. Feb. 24

Where: City of Hope and Love, Buffalo Street, Shelby

Details: Featuring the Gospel Tones of Gaffney, S.C., the Gospel Legends of Gastonia, the New Creations of Spartanburg, S.C., Good Samaritan Gospel Choir with Earl Watkins, Sister Marie Mink and the Voices of Truth of Shelby, and more

Information: Bennie Strickland at 704-482-0862

What: Singing program

When: 5 p.m. Feb. 24

Where: The Christ Temple, 341 Hudson St., Shelby

Details: Featuring the Mighty Golden Harmoneers, the Gospel Supremes, the Faithful Gospel Singers, the New Vocalairs, all of Shelby, the Christ Temple Choir, and more

Information: 828-205-6174

What: Glenn Miller orchestra concert

When: 7 p.m. Feb. 25

Where: Gardner-Webb University, Paul Porter Arena

Details: Tickets $20 per person, $15 per person for groups of ten or more; call 704-434-6244 to RSVP

Tickets: General admission tickets are $15 and are available at the church office during office hours and Sunday mornings after worship services. Tickets are also available by credit card for an additional fee online at http://www.itickets.com/events/302310.html or by phone at 800-965-9324.

Details: Stroke and osteoporosis screenings, packages start at $159, five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete.

Information, appointments: 1-877-237-1287, www.lifelinescreening.com

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